This summer, datenight embarked on their inaugural Awards, recognizing the best of the best in our city (and cities across Canada). datenight awards was created to provide our community a thoughtful guide of the best date ideas based on your input and our Committee’s expertise.
Over the summer, date night lovers of all kinds could submit their nominations for their favourite spots around the city in six chosen categories including Dinner Date, Brunch Date, Coffee Date, Cocktail Date, Brewery Date, and Dessert Date.
Can we get a drum roll? Because we have the first official list of winners for the top dessert dates in Toronto of 2024. Keep reading to see your picks!
Bang Bang Ice Cream
Bang Bang Ice Cream is a must-visit spot for dessert lovers. They offer a variety of unique ice cream flavours, such as lychee rosewater raspberry and ToTaro, all made with premium quality ingredients. You can enjoy your ice cream in a freshly baked cookie sandwich, a crispy Hong Kong-style bubble waffle, or a cup.
Located at: 93A Ossington Ave, Toronto
Bobbette + Belle
Bobbette & Belle is a charming artisanal pastry shop in Toronto, offering a delightful array of handcrafted desserts that blend classic flavours with a beautiful twist. From their decorative cupcakes to French macarons and breakfast pastries, each treat is meticulously crafted to provide a comforting and indulgent experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, Bobbette & Belle’s creations are designed to add the perfect touch to any moment.
Located at: 1121 Queen St E, Toronto
Roselle Desserts
Roselle Desserts is your go-to for French-inspired treats with a fun twist! Run by chefs Stephanie and Bruce, who’ve worked in top kitchens worldwide, Roselle offers everything from their famous Banana Cream Pie Éclair to ever-changing cake-in-a-cup flavours. Plus, they make their own caramels, cookies, and soft-serve!
Note: Roselle is currently closed for their annual holidays from January 1st to 22nd, 2025
Located at: 362 King St E, Toronto
On Third Thought
On Third Thought is a gelato and wine bar in downtown Toronto! Their allergen-conscious and vegan-friendly gelato is handmade in-house, excluding nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, and sesame, ensuring a treat you won’t think twice about. Whether you’re vegan or just love a good, creamy dessert without the worry, they’ve got you covered with unique and mouthwatering flavours. It’s the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth any day of the week!
Located at: 6 Markham St, Toronto
The Fix Ice Cream
Fix Ice Cream is the best spot for indulgent, handcrafted ice cream treats. They offer a mouthwatering array of flavours and desserts that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. From classic sundaes to innovative ice cream sandwiches, each creation is crafted with quality ingredients and a passion for all things sweet. Don’t just take our word for it—check out their Instagram to see their latest offerings and get inspired for your next dessert adventure.
Located at: 207 Queens Quay W, Toronto
Forno Cultura
Forno Cultura is a cherished Italian bakery in Toronto, celebrated for its authentic, handcrafted desserts that transport you straight to Italy. Their menu features classics like almond cannoli, biscotti, pistachio cookies, and amaretti, all crafted with the finest natural ingredients and organic flours. Their chocolate and olive oil cake is a must-try, offering a unique blend of sweet and savoury flavours. With multiple locations across Toronto, including spots on King Street West and Queen Street West, Forno Cultura is a go-to destination for those seeking traditional Italian desserts.
Located at: 100 King Street West / 609 King St W / 1056 Queen St W / 507 King St E ROOFTOP / 158 Sterling Rd
Wanda’s Pie in the Sky
Wanda’s Pie in the Sky is a cozy Toronto bakery café known for its mouthwatering selection of pies, cakes, cheesecakes, squares, cookies, croissants, and danishes. Whether you’re craving a classic fruit pie or a decadent dessert, they have it all! They also offer vegetarian soups, sandwiches, and daily specials. With a beautiful wraparound patio in Kensington Market, it’s the perfect spot to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Located at: 287 Augusta Avenue, Toronto
Mizzica Gelato
Mizzica Gelateria & Cafe brings a taste of Italy to Toronto with its handcrafted gelato and delectable pastries. Their gelato is made fresh daily using premium ingredients like Sicilian pistachio and Piemonte hazelnut, offering a rich and authentic experience. Beyond gelato, Mizzica serves a variety of Italian desserts, including hand-piped cannoli filled with pistachio, ricotta, custard, or Nutella, homemade tiramisu, panna cotta, and Sicilian cassata.
Located at: 307 Queen St W / 2375 Yonge St
Cacao 70
Cacao 70 is the ultimate spot for chocolate lovers! From rich fondues to indulgent waffles and creamy hot chocolate, they’ve got all kinds of sweet treats to satisfy your cravings. Every dessert is made with top-notch ingredients, so you know you’re in for a deliciously sweet experience.
Located at: 13850 Steeles Avenue W, Halton Hills
Delysées Luxury Desserts Yorkville
Delysées Luxury Desserts in Yorkville is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. From delicate macarons to creamy eclairs and rich mousse cakes, their treats are next-level delicious. Whether you’re stopping by to enjoy a dessert in their stylish shop or getting it delivered to your door, you can’t go wrong. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, they even have cocktail pairings to take your dessert experience up a notch!
Located at: 161 Yorkville Ave, Toronto
Stay tuned for the top 10 in our other categories, and more Awards to come soon! Here are Toronto’s top 10 dinner date spots and browse the best date ideas here.
